Petersburg City Council Approves Data Center Development Near Ramblewood Neighborhood
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Petersburg City Council voted unanimously to rezone 176 acres near the Ramblewood neighborhood for a data center, despite resident opposition. The land at 2088 Defense Road, 1918 Townes Road, and 1926 Bogese Drive will be sold to the Warrenton Group for $5,000 per acre. Residents expressed concerns about the impact on their residential area, while some supported the project for its potential benefits to the city.

Feb 21, 2026, 12:43 PM